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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
202420232022
(In thousands)
Allowance for credit loss:
Balance at beginning of year$7,065 $6,769 $5,789 
Additions—
Charged to costs and expenses 2,627 1,899 1,253 
Deductions—
Deductions from reserves, net (1)(2)1,645 1,603 273 
Balance at end of year$8,047 $7,065 $6,769 
Income tax valuation allowance:
Balance at beginning of year$9,671 $10,017 $8,812 
Additions—
Charged to costs and expenses (3)1,113 2,673 2,771 
Deductions—
Deductions from reserves (3)5,969 3,019 1,566 
Balance at end of year$4,815 $9,671 $10,017 
2
(1)Bad debts written off, net of recoveries.
(2)Activity for 2024, 2023 and 2022 includes currency translation gains of $1,408, $1,368 and $202, respectively.
(3)Activity for 2024, 2023 and 2022 includes currency translation gains of $218, $16 and $622, respectively.